In this chapter, the design and analysis of two special types of structures: tensile and tensegrity structures are explained. It starts with the introduction of tensile structure, including different membrane materials, different types of support. This is followed by discussion of major loadings need...
structures of intermediate size such as an octahedron. In FIG. 4 it will be seen that the tip 16 remains in the hole 13B whereas the opposite tip 17 is now inserted in the hole 14B remote from its associated slot 12. This produces the still more initial tension on the cord 15 thus ...
Soft and tensegrity structures are two configurations that have appeared as robots continue to draw inspiration from nature and diversify beyond rigid machines toward compliant systems. One artificial manifestation of a biological attribute that is an active research topic is the body's capacity to ...